*updated 12/27/08... 2 months after the actual build. :| *

My main desktop right now is as listed. I build my own performance PC's, because you can get MUCH more bang for the buck if you know what you're doing.

• Motherboard: EVGA 780i SLI FTW
• Processor: Intel E8500 (45nm), OC'd to 3.6GHz (email me if you want the voltages and settings)
• Cooler: Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme and a Scythe 120mm fan
• 4GB (4x1GB) of  PC2-8500 DRAM, 5-5-5-15 timing: OCZ Titanium PC2-8500
• Boot Drive: 2 S-ATA 10K Western Digital 36GB Raptors in RAID-0
• Storage Drive: 1 500GB Seagate SATA
• Case: Raidmax Smilodon
• Power supply: Thermaltake 700W modular
• Video: EVGA GTX 260 Core 216

My current monitor is a Dell 2408WFP.

I switched from a Q6600 (quad) to a Dual Core because of the overclocking capabilities, and the fact that, at least right now, most apps aren't taking advantage of 4 cores. I may switch back for my next build. I handed the Q6600, my old 8800 GT, and the mobo (680i LT) down the my kids.

I do most of my shopping for components via Newegg (the second most dangerous site on the net.. the first being Amazon)